Spend Thanksgiving and or Christmas at this Magnificent example of the Royal Resorts! Unwind and enjoy precious moments with family and friends in a Five Star Resort that feels like your home away from home. If you are staying at The Royal Haciendas Playa del Carmen you couldn't have picked a more perfect spot in the Riviera Maya for your vacation. Browse this section for a rundown on all the services, activities and entertainment available in your home away from home. Elegance in a splendid natural setting, inspired by the grand old haciendas of the Yucatán. The Royal Haciendas is the latest resort in the Royal Resorts collection. Nestled on a beautiful beach at the heart of the Riviera Maya, just five minutes to the north of district capital, Playa del Carmen, and 30 minutes from Cancun International Airport, The Royal Haciendas offers luxury and comfort in a splendid natural setting. Spacious Villas Spacious and comfortable, the tastefully decorated and fully furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas sleep up to six people and offer 1,613.07 square feet of living space for you and your family (Flexivilla 1,332.46 ft2 and Terrace & Balcony 280.61 ft2). Amenities include: * Kids pool * Two large pools: the main Infinity pool with a swim-up bar and a semi-Olympic lap pool * Shaded areas with hammocks * Two restaurants: La Palapa del Sol and Aqua Grill * Beach and pool bars and the La Rotonda lobby bar * Lapa Lapa take-away food counter and pizza service for informal villa dining * The Royal Market convenience store. (For Internet access, Xbox 360 and DVD rentals and more) * Ceramic painting * Exercise room * Massage service * On-site dive center offering diving and snorkeling trips, lessons, certification, wall, wreck and cave dives * Tour desk for excursions, water sports, dolphin swims, horseback riding and more * Car rental * Doctor on call (24 hours) * Guest laundry * 24-hour Front Desk Complimentary * Three lighted tennis courts * Complimentary wireless internet access in public areas * Air-conditioned Activity Center with a book exchange, ping-pong and a spacious kids play area * Activity program for children and adults, including kayak tours, snorkeling lessons, beach volleyball and more * Daily maid service except Sunday and legal Mexican holidays * Sports Desk for free use of beach towels, snorkeling gear, kayaks and golf clubs